New tool aims to ensure elderly patients get the End-of-Life care they actually want

NCT ID NCT06002113

First seen Nov 21, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tests a new tool designed to help doctors and older hospitalized patients have better conversations about end-of-life care. The goal is to make sure patients' treatment preferences are clearly understood, documented, and followed. Researchers will compare this tool to usual care in 1,200 patients aged 80 and older.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre

    RECRUITING

    Barrie, Ontario, L4M6M2, Canada

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